Lot 155
„La profusion du printemps“, attributed to Maison Christian Dior, after Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526–1593), 20th century
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
Polychrome glazed ceramic, subsequently filled with concrete; a metal plate with a central aperture set into the fill on the underside. Fully modelled anthropomorphic bust, with the head and upper torso composed of fruit, flowers, vegetables and leaves. A freely conceived three-dimensional interpretation of Arcimboldo’s composite heads as an allegory of Spring. A few short crack lines to the glaze. Dimensions approximately 48 × 42 × 26 cm. The model belongs to a series of four busts, each representing one of the seasons, commissioned by Christian Dior after Arcimboldo’s Four Seasons for the staging of a fashion presentation at the Grand Palais in Paris. Please note: collection in person only, or request a shipping quotation prior to bidding.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
